What to watch in Australia in April 2024
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Wondering what to watch tonight? Or looking for what to watch this weekend? With the staggering array of streaming platforms now on offer in Australia – not to mention the deluge of new shows and movies arriving on them every month – finding something great to watch has, in 2024, become a real chore.
With this guide, we're hoping to make that task much easier by rounding up everything that's worth your time in the one place. There's no filler here, just rapid-fire recommendations based on what's new and popular. All our suggestions are based on real data – we've combed through user and critics' reviews and roundups, services' own lists of top shows and movies, and dug into search trends to see what real people are watching and talking about.
Enough with the faff though – let's jump straight into our what to watch in April 2024 recommendations with a look at what’s trending on Australia's major streaming platforms:
Trending shows in April 2024
The Sympathizer | Binge | All episodes available
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's award-winning novel of the same name, this limited series featuring Robert Downey Jr. in multiple roles follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns his spying days aren't over.
Fallout | Prime Video | All episodes available
Based on the best-selling global video game franchise, Fallout follows an idealistic vault-dweller, a young soldier and a morally ambiguous bounty hunter who are all chasing an artefact that could completely change the power dynamics of their post-apocalyptic existence.
Shōgun | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
Set in 1600s Japan, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) faces dire consequences when his alliance turns against him — a situation that becomes even more complicated when a mysterious European ship washes ashore in a small fishing village.
3 Body Problem | Netflix | All episodes available
A decision made in 1960s China echoes across time to the present day, where a group of scientists are forced to face humanity’s greatest threat.
Heartbreak High (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
Following the global success of this homegrown remake, Heartbreak High is back for Term 2, with a new sports teacher, new faces and a mystery assailant throwing any hopes for a peaceful term into disarray. Meanwhile, the race for school captain is causing dirty tactics to run rife through Hartley High, making it more chaotic than ever before.
Ripley | Netflix | All episodes available
A small-time con man, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), barely makes ends meet when a lucrative, unexpected offer brings him to Italy, giving him a chance at reinvention. However, accepting the job is Tom's first step into a complex spiral of fraud, deception and murder.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Binge | All episodes available
In this new series, the dark world of children's television creator Dan Schneider comes to light. After moulding well-known child actors, the series reveals his evolution and influence enabled decades of abusive and manipulative behaviour towards actors, writers and crew members.
• Watch Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV on Binge now.
Baby Reindeer | Netflix | All episodes available
Baby Reindeer's tale isn't as cute as the title makes it out to be. The story centres around struggling comedian Donny Dunn's (Richard Gadd) strange and complicated relationship with Martha (Jessica Gunning), whose initially friendly demeanour slowly unravels as she starts to stalk Donny relentlessly.
A Gentleman in Moscow | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly
Based on an international best-seller, this limited series follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor), who finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history as he ends up banished to an attic room in the opulent Hotel Metropol —while tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold outside.
Franklin | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This limited series delves deep into history while following Benjamin Franklin's (Michael Douglas) quest to elicit France in America's war against England, as the fate of independence hangs in the balance.
We Were The Lucky Ones | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
Based on a bestselling novel, this limited series is inspired by the true story of a Jewish family separated at the start of WWII, who do everything in their power to survive and reunite.
Our Living World | Netflix | All episodes available
Our Living World is a new four-part nature docuseries narrated by Cate Blanchett that explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on Earth.
ARK: The Animated Series | Paramount Plus | All episodes available
This all-new original series is based on the popular adventure video game ARK: Survival Evolved, where 21st-century palaeontologist Helena Walker (Madeleine Madden) finds herself resurrected on a mysterious ancient island populated by prehistoric creatures. Its all-star voice cast also includes Russell Crowe, Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Elliot Page, Alan Tudyk, Jeffrey Wright, Karl Urban, Gerard Butler and Monica Bellucci.
Alice and Jack | Binge | New episodes weekly
When Alice (Andrea Riseborough) and Jack (Domhnall Gleeson) first meet, they're bound together by a powerful connection that seems like nothing can break it… but could life and its emotional complexities get in the way?
Secrets of the Octopus (Season 1) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
This new documentary series follows eight different octopus species worldwide as they adapt, learn, intimidate and cooperate in the ocean around them.
The Jinx: Part Two (Season 2) | Binge | All episodes available
The Jinx: Part Two is the continuation of the award-winning docuseries from Andrew Jarecki in 2015. In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation into real estate heir and convicted murderer Robert Durst for the next eight years, uncovering hidden materials and witnesses who hadn't come forward until now.
Big Door Prize (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | 3 episode premiere (then new episodes weekly)
Season 2 of Apple TV Plus' hit show follows the residents of Deerfield as the Morpho machine readies them for the "next stage". What occurs after leaves the small town once again wondering what they thought they knew about their lives, relationships and the Morpho itself.
Trending movies in April 2024
Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver | Netflix
In the concluding half of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her recruits face an enemy they thought they had defeated: Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) and the legion he commands.
• Watch Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver on Netflix now.
Buckle in for this film based on actual events leading up to Prince Andrew's explosive 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. Gillian Anderson plays journalist Emily Maitlis as she grills the royal (Rufus Sewell) about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
All of Us Strangers | Disney Plus
One night, Adam (Andrew Scott), has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal). As a relationship deepens between them, Adam is preoccupied with past memories and finds himself drawn back to the home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living — just as they were on the day they died, 30 years prior.
Priyanka Chopra-Jonas narrates this Disneynature doco, which invites viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress, and her cubs in the forests of India. The documentary, directed by Mark Linfield, culminates over 1,500 days of footage depicting the realities of Ambar's life in the wild.
This new true crime doco revisits a night in November 2010, after a frantic 911 call alarms authorities about a random, yet deadly home invasion. However, as more details about the attack emerge, the caller and victims' daughter, Jennifer Pan, knows more about that night than she was letting on.
Upcoming TV shows in April 2024
Them: The Scare (Season 2) | April 25 | Prime Video | All episodes available
Returning for a second season, but this time set in Compton 1991, the story will centre on an LAPD homicide detective who is assigned to uncover the gruesome murder of a foster home mother.
Dead Boy Detectives | April 25 | Netflix | All episodes available
Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) are the brains and brawn behind the Dead Boy Detectives agency — but they're not exactly human. Both are actually ghosts who've chosen to remain on Earth and use their powers for some good old fashioned sleuthing.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story | April 26 | Disney Plus | All episodes available
The new four-part docuseries will give fans an all-access pass to the 40-year odyssey of one of the most recognisable bands in the world and its frontman, Jon Bon Jovi.
The Veil | April 30 | Disney Plus | All episodes available
FX's new international spy thriller series follows the surprising and tumultuous relationship between two women as they play a deadly game of truth and lies spanning their travels from Istanbul to Paris and London.
The Great Canadian Bake Off (Season 8) | April 30 | Binge | All episodes available
Back for another delicious season, ten amateur bakers compete over eight weeks of baking and decorating challenges, vying for the coveted title of Canadian Bake Off champ.
Upcoming movies in April 2024
Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter | April 26 | Binge
Based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's novel, the film tells the cautionary tale of the merchant ship Demeter, which is chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London.
Master Gardener | April 26 | Binge
Joel Edgerton stars in this story as meticulous horticulturist Narvel Roth, who is devoted to tending the ground of a beautiful, sprawling estate that a wealthy dowager (Sigourney Weaver) owns. When he takes on her great-niece (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos, and dark secrets emerge. From celebrated filmmaker Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Cat People).
Past Lives | April 26 | Binge
Past Lives follows two childhood friends over 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart and live different lives. Nominated for two Oscars, including Best Picture.
Tom's Guide Staff Picks
Here at Tom's Guide, our expert streaming team are obviously no strangers to the occasional binge-watch. Whether it’s the latest sci-fi epic, terrifying horror flick, offbeat Korean hit, reality TV cringefest or true crime doco, we’re on a continuous hunt to find the best shows and movies that are actually worth watching – and we’re sharing our latest finds below.
While some of these picks may not be as recent as others featured here, every one comes with a personal seal of approval from one of the Tom’s Guide Australia team. Here's what we recommend:
Constellation | Sci-Fi/Thriller | 52 minutes per episode
When a tragic accident occurs on the International Space Station, a lone astronaut (Noomi Rapace) makes the heroic journey back to Earth — only to find vital pieces of her life have changed.
Apple TV Plus is no stranger to high quality sci-fi, and this slow-burn mystery series will have you constantly asking WTF is going on (in a good way!). It’s capped off by great performances from a seasoned cast. — Dan Gardiner, EIC Future Australia.
• Watch Constellation on Apple TV Plus.
Deadloch | Comedy/Crime | 59 minutes per episode
Set in a rural Tasmanian town of Deadloch, after a local man turns up dead on the eve of the Winter "Feastival", two female detectives must work together — despite their blaring differences — to find the killer.
If you love local Aussie shows, with a hint of bogan-esque comedy, Deadloch is a must watch. If Kath and Kim solved crime, this would be it. — Lucy Scotting, Staff Writer.
• Watch Deadloch on Prime Video.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning | Reality TV | 51 minutes per episode
Three Swedes (Katarina Blom, Ellinor Engström, Johan Svenson) come to America to help people face mortality and confront what has been collecting dust for years, in the form of "Swedish Death Cleaning".
It's heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. People share their personal experiences of facing mortality as the Swedes gently help them embrace life by taking care of their piles of stuff. — Meredith Allan, Product Research Manager.
• Watch The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning on Apple TV Plus or SBS On Demand.
Drops of God | Drama | 53 minutes per episode
While the world of wine mourns the death of her father, Camille (Fleur Geffrier) learns that his expansive wine collection is now hers. But before she can claim her inheritance, Camille must beat her father's protege, Issei (Tomohisa Yamashita), in a test of their senses.
It's a fascinating plot about a competition over the inheritance of the world’s best wine collection, which is (surprisingly) based on a manga. The series, set across French / Japanese cultures, uses multiple languages (Japanese, French & English) to help build the genuineness of the characters. It's a captivating delve into the wine world and sommeliers. The show has it all — love, betrayal, compassion, greed, family dynamics — all while being beautifully shot. — Kylie Moss, Product and Marketing Director, Mozo Australia.
• Watch Drops of God on Apple TV Plus.
Previously on What to watch
Already seen all the top picks this month? Here's some of the best shows and movies from the past three months:
Renegade Nell | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Set in England 1705, Nell returns home from war, only to be accused of murder, which in turn ensues a journey for justice.
• Watch Renegade Nell on Disney Plus now.
Superfan | Binge | New episodes weekly
Superfan is a musical game show that features six music superstars on a quest to crown their biggest fan. In each episode, a different musical artist — like confirmed stars Kelsea Ballerini, LL Cool J, Pitbull and Shania Twain — will select one deserving superfan to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize.
Sugar | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, a private investigator hot on the tail of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel — the granddaughter of Hollywood producer, Jonathan Siegel. While Sugar tries to determine what exactly happened to Olivia, he unearths some long-buried Siegel family secrets.
White Lies | Stan | All episodes available
White Lies follows investigative journalist Edie Hansen (Natalie Dormer) as she's drawn to the underbelly of Cape Town after her brother is murdered in his own home. With her brother's children flagged as prime suspects, Edie clashes with veteran detective Forty Bell (Brendon Daniels) as they uncover the truth.
The Gentlemen | Netflix | All episodes now available
When Eddie Horniman (Theo James) inherits his family’s estate, he discovers the source of the family’s wealth — an enormous weed empire.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This new two-part documentary series dives deep into Steve Martin's story with never-before-seen footage and raw insights into his personal and professional lives.
• Watch STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces on Apple TV Plus now.
American Horror Story: Delicate (Season 12 - Part 2) | Binge | New episodes weekly
The second part of AHS: Delicate picks up from where it left off in September, which follows actor Anna Victoria Alcott's (Emma Roberts) pregnancy post IVF-struggles and the somewhat sinister figures threatening her baby's life.
High Country | Binge | New episodes weekly
This new Australian series sees a transferred detective thrust into a missing persons case in the middle of the Victorian High Country.
Loot (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Billionaire Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) had a dream life — up until her husband of 20 years betrayed her. Now back for season 2, Molly is thriving in her role as head of the Wells Foundation post-divorce, while her coworkers go through their fair share of endeavours inside and outside the workplace.
Palm Royale | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Set in 1969, the story follows underdog Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavours to break into the high society of Florida's Palm Beach.
Vanderpump Villa | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
A new unscripted docu-drama joins the Vanderpump universe, as it follows Lisa's hand-selected staff as they work, live and play at a French estate, Chateau Rosabelle.
True Detective: Night Country | Binge | All episodes now available
The fourth season of the wildly popular True Detective series takes place in Ennis, Alaska and follows the disappearance of eight men from a remote research station.
Star Trek: Discovery (Season 5) | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly
The fifth and final season of this beloved Star Trek series will see Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S Discovery uncover a mystery that will send them on an adventure across the galaxy to find a hidden ancient power.
WWE Wrestlemania XL | Binge | Two part live event
Wrestlemania is back, and this time, it's streaming live on Binge. Over two nights, Cody Rhodes challenges Roman Reigns for the undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
X-Men ‘97 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
A follow-up which picks up right where the wildly popular X-Men animated series from the ‘90s left off, with all-new adventures.
Truelove | Binge | New episodes weekly
A group of old friends reunite at a funeral and make a drunken pact — not to let each other suffer a slow and painful decline, but rather engineer a dignified death. But what started as an unrealistic ideal soon turns into a fateful reality.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Jim Henson's fun-loving Fraggles are back for a second season, streaming March 29 on Apple TV Plus. Join Gobo, Red, Wembley and new Fraggle friends on some epic and hilarious adventures.
• Watch Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on Apple TV Plus now.
Big Mood | Stan | New episodes weekly
The comedy series stars Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West as best friends Maggie and Eddie, who have been through thick and thin together for the past decade. But with their thirties approaching, careers hanging in the balance, and Maggie's bipolar disorder making an unpleasant return, Eddie begins to question whether their friendship is really in their best interests.
The Regime | Binge | New episodes weekly
The Regime stars Kate Winslet as the Chancellor of an unnamed European nation whose authoritarian regime is starting to unravel.
Apples Never Fall | Binge | All episodes now available
When the Delaney family matriarch Joy (Annette Bening) goes missing, her husband (Sam Neill) and their four children are forced to reassess their family history.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 | Binge
From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the third instalment of the Big Fat Greek Wedding films sees the Portokalos family travel to Greece for a family reunion filled with love, laughter and calamity.
The Greatest Hits | Disney Plus
Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers that certain songs can — quite literally — transport her back in time. As she relives the romantic memories of the past with her ex-boyfriend, Harriet's time travelling collides with a new love interest (Justin H. Min).
Rudy Mancuso makes his directorial debut with Música, a coming-of-age story about a young street performer with synesthesia as he navigates an uncertain future, the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture.
How to Date Billy Walsh | Prime Video
Amelia (Charithra Chandran) and Archie (Sebastian Croft) have been best friends since childhood. When Archie finally declares his feelings for her, Amelia falls head over heels for the new American exchange student, Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan).
The latest release from Disney Animation will make its streaming debut on April 3 and follows idealist Asha as she makes a powerful wish that's answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom and prove that one brave human can make wondrous things happen.
The highly-anticipated reimagining of the 80's cult classic stars Jake Gyllenhaal as an ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse and uncovers that paradise is not at all what it seems.
Ricky Stanicky | Prime Video
When three childhood friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent an imaginary friend — Ricky Stanicky — to get them out of trouble. Now, twenty years later, the trio still use Ricky as an alibi for their poor behaviour, until their plans go awry when their families demand to meet him.
• Watch Ricky Stanicky on Prime Video now.
Finding its Aussie streaming home on Binge, BlackBerry explores the impressive growth and tragic collapse of the world's first smartphone. Like a scruffy, Canadian version of The Social Network, BlackBerry was among our best movies of 2023.
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) | Disney Plus
After breaking global records, Taylor Swift’s cultural phenomenon The Eras Tour can now be streamed in its four-hour entirety and features four new acoustic tracks.
Oppenheimer sees Cillian Murphy at the helm of the Manhattan Project, when the development of an atomic bomb changed the course of history.
Top shows of 2024
If you’re looking for more great shows to watch, we’ve gathered some of the top shows of this year in the list below. We’ve cross-referenced both user and critic reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes to uncover the most lauded TV shows this year, that’ll keep you entertained for hours (that are also Certified Fresh). If you’re looking for movies, we’ve got you covered in the section below.
1. Shōgun | Drama/War | 53-70 minutes per episode
Set in 1600s Japan, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) faces dire consequences when his alliance turns against him – a situation that becomes even more complicated when a mysterious European ship washes ashore in a small fishing village.
2. 3 Body Problem | Mystery/Thriller | 56 minutes per episode
A decision made in 1960s China echoes across time to the present day, where a group of scientists are forced to face humanity’s greatest threat.
3. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Documentary | 49 minutes per episode
In this new series, the dark world of children's television creator Dan Schneider comes to light. After moulding well-known child actors, the series reveals his evolution and influence enabled decades of abusive and manipulative behaviour towards actors, writers and crew members.
4. Invincible (Season 2) | Sci-Fi/Animation | 49 minutes per episode
This animated series revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson, whose father is the most powerful superhero on Earth, Omni-Man. Season 2 picks up after Mark suffers a devastating betrayal and tries to rebuild his life but wrestles with his greatest fear — that he might become like his father.
5. Ripley | Crime/Thriller | 57 minutes per episode
A small-time con man, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), barely makes ends meet when a lucrative, unexpected offer brings him to Italy, giving him a chance at reinvention. However, accepting the job is Tom's first step into a complex spiral of fraud, deception and murder.
6. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live | Science-Fiction/ Horror | 1hr per episode
This Walking Dead spin-off follows the love story of characters Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Mihonne (Danai Gurira) as they attempt to find each other, while navigating a war against the living.
7. A Gentleman in Moscow | Drama/History | 50 minutes per episode
Based on an international best-seller, this limited series follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor), who finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history as he ends up banished to an attic room in the opulent Hotel Metropol —while tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold outside.
8. Manhunt | Drama/History | 49 minutes per episode
Manhunt follows the hunt for John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's (Hamish Linklater) assassination, as the fate of America hangs in the balance. The series also stars Tobias Menzies, Matt Walsh and Patton Oswalt.
9. Mary & George | History/Drama | 50 mins per episode
Julianne Moore stars in this scandalous drama that follows the Countess of Buckingham who moulded her son to seduce the King — and his power.
10. The Gentlemen | Action/Crime | 50 minutes per episode
When Eddie inherits his family’s estate, he discovers the source of its wealth — an enormous weed empire.
Top movies of 2024
If you’re looking for a new, top-rated movie to watch, here’s a list of the best films of 2024 so far:
1. The Holdovers | Drama/Comedy | 2h 13mins
Forced to spend Christmas break with a bunch of students, a grouchy professor forms an unlikely friendship with a clever troublemaker and the school’s head chef.
• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus and Prime Video.
2. Anatomy of a Fall | Mystery/Thriller | 2h 32mins
When her husband is found dead in the snow below their chalet, and the subsequent murder investigation makes her the prime suspect, what follows Sandra is an unsettling psychological journey into the depth of her relationship with her husband, Samuel.
• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus.
3. Música | Musical | 1h 31mins
Rudy Mancuso makes his directorial debut with Música, a coming-of-age story about a young street performer with synesthesia as he navigates an uncertain future, the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture.
• Available to stream on Prime Video.
4. Oppenheimer | Drama/History | 3hrs
Oppenheimer sees Cillian Murphy at the helm of the Manhattan Project, when the development of an atomic bomb changed the course of history.
• Watch it on Binge.
5. American Fiction | Comedy/Drama | 1h 57mins
Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a novelist who is fed up with the industry profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on offensive African-American tropes, and plans to thwart it by writing a Black book of his own, until his plans go awry.
• Stream it on Prime Video.
6. Poor Things | Science-Fiction | 2h 22mins
Poor Things follows the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist.
• Stream it on Disney Plus.
7. Scoop | Drama | 1h 43mins
Calling all fans of The Crown! Buckle in for this film based on actual events leading up to Prince Andrew's explosive 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. Gillian Anderson plays journalist Emily Maitlis as she grills the royal (Rufus Sewell) about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Watch it on Netflix.
8. Road House | Action | 2h 3mins
The highly-anticipated reimagining of the 80's cult classic stars Jake Gyllenhaal as an ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse and uncovers that paradise is not at all what it seems.
• Stream it on Prime Video.
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